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111. Molstvire Utilization by Fruit Crops . To learn effect 



of (l) supply of available soil moistiire upon vegetative and 

 reproductive responses of fruit plants; (2) fruit production 

 practices upon efficiency of utilization of soil moisture 

 supply; and, (3) environmental factors upon soil moisture supply 

 as related to fruit production. 

 Hort. 65-311 



111. Nutritional Studies on Orchard and Small Fruit Crops . 



To evaLLuate relationship between fertilizer practices and 

 soil characteristics and those fruit plant responses which 

 influence fruit yield and quality under Illinois growing 

 conditions . 



Hort. 65-31^ 



Ind. The Investigation of Stock and Scion Problems of Tree 

 Fruiti^ To (1) select iarproved roots tocks for fruit trees 

 which are suited to luse under Indiana conditions, with eoiphasis 

 on hardiness and dwarfing; (2) study cxiltioral problems which 

 new stocks present when grown in coinbination with various scion 

 varieties; and, (3) study physiology of stock and scion com- 

 binations in order to facilitate selection of superior stocks 

 and accenttiate desirable chareu^ters. 

 Hort. 7^7 



Ind. The Effect of Different Systems of Soil Itenageaent and 



Fertilization Upon the Growth and Productivity of Fruit Trees « 

 (1) Learn what methods can be used to improve physical condi- 

 tion of soils to be xised as orchards; (2) study methods of 

 coimteracting ill effects of necessary orchsurd management 

 practices on soil structure; (3) learn what effects created 

 high levels of soil fertility may have on growth and fruitful- 

 ness of trees; and, (k) develop a working correlation between 

 plant composition and analysis of soil and fertilizer appli- 

 cation. 



Hort. 9k6 



Kans, The Relationship Between the Use of Some Chemical Com - 

 pounds and Cultural Practices on the Vegetative Response and 

 Fruitfulness of Fruit Plants . To determine influence of various 

 chemical compounds used, as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, 

 growth regulators, or fertilizers on the photosynthetic activity, 

 blossom bud formation, fruit production or vegetative character- 

 istics of fruit plants. 

 Hort. 265 



Maine The Effect of Pesticides on QucLLity of Fruits and Vegetables . 

 To (1) evaluate some sensory techniques commonly used to learn 

 qiiality of fruits and vegetables; and, (2) learn effect of some 

 pesticides on qu6J.lty of selected fruits and vegetables. 



Hort., Ent., PI. Path. 28 Coop, i»S. (ME-15, See Part 7, 



section d) 



